vicesimation
Noun
Meaning
vicesimation (countable and uncountable, plural vicesimations)
(rare) The destruction of one-twentieth of something; especially, the killing or putting to death of every twentieth person, especially by lot.
Noun
vicesimation (countable and uncountable, plural vicesimations)
(rare) The destruction of one-twentieth of something; especially, the killing or putting to death of every twentieth person, especially by lot.